Apple Adds Shrinkable iPhone Lock Screen Clock in iOS 27 as September Release Nears
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Updated · Gear Patrol · Jul 27
Apple Adds Shrinkable iPhone Lock Screen Clock in iOS 27 as September Release Nears
3 articles · Updated · Gear Patrol · Jul 27
Summary
iOS 27 will let iPhone users drastically reduce the Lock Screen clock so it matches the date line above it, adding a new customization option due in September.
The change targets a long-standing layout complaint: the clock currently occupies a large share of the Lock Screen, even though users can already change its font, color and transparency.
Apple is packaging the clock resize feature with other iOS 27 additions, including a more capable Siri, AI photo-editing tools, a 3-band AirPods equalizer and separate volume controls for alarms and notifications.